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In new research published in Nature, scientists have produced the first comprehensive atlas of the tiny energy producers in ...

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A new study sheds new light on these big questions, illuminating a general principle of neural processing in a mysterious region of the midbrain that is the very origin of our central serotonin (5-HT) ...

Scientists explore research which reveals mind blanking and is associated with distinct changes in brain function.

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Yoga imparts a calming effect because it basically undoes the sympathetic nervous system’s quick, involuntary response to ...

Psychiatric neurosurgery, originally known as psychosurgery, involves operating on the brain to alter its function. Nastasic ...

A good night’s sleep isn’t just about the number of hours you log. Getting quality sleep — the kind that leaves you feeling ...

Major scientific discoveries can arise from simple decisions: say, by simply looking where virtually no one else has. Such ...